Tokyo, as one of the most populated cities in the world, has a lot of impressions and stereotypes attached to it. As a city girl myself, I had assumed that Tokyo would be much like Hong Kong, London, and Singapore. However, there are certain things that I found out on the ground that surprises me.

Travelers love, love, love to finally make that trip to Tokyo, Japan: home of renowned intersections, sparkling skyscrapers, dream cuisine, and so much more. However, before you go explore this city in the “Land of the Rising Sun,” it’s important to arm yourself with some local know-how. Read the following list of Tokyo travel tips